CVE-2025-1850 in College Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 03/03/2025
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Codezips College Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /university.php. The manipulation of the argument book_name leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-1850 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Codezips College Management System version 1.0, specifically affecting the /university.php file. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the book_name parameter, which allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the application's database layer. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user-supplied data, where the book_name argument is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote manipulation of the book_name parameter, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. This sql injection vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 classification, which specifically addresses sql injection attacks where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper validation. The attack vector is remote, meaning that adversaries can exploit this flaw without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing applications. The public disclosure of the exploit further amplifies the risk, as threat actors can immediately leverage this knowledge to target vulnerable installations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive educational data including student records, academic information, and institutional data. The sql injection attack could potentially allow for data modification, deletion, or unauthorized access to administrative functions within the college management system. This compromise could lead to complete system takeover, data breaches, and disruption of educational services. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the college management system, potentially exposing personal information of students, faculty, and staff members.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-1850 should prioritize immediate patching of the Codezips College Management System to the latest available version that addresses this sql injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent similar issues in the future, following the ATT&CK framework's recommendation for preventing injection attacks through proper data sanitization. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection while patches are deployed. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls and regular database backups will help minimize the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.